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Circle of Independent Learning

4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont, CA 94538Fremont Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–12Charter
401
Students
Total enrolled
$17,968
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 401 students in grades KG–12 in Fremont, California.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,968 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Circle of Independent Learning is a mid-sized other in Fremont, California, serving grades KG–12 with 401 students. The district invests $17,968 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Circle of Independent Learning

401
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution215 male · 186 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 136 students
Student Composition
49%
20%
22%
Asian49%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino22%
Black3%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 061440007479

Academic Outcomes at Circle of Independent Learning

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 90th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94538

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,968Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,968
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,906
Student Support$3,414
Administration$2,156
Operations$2,695
Other$1,797
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,968 spent per student, an estimated $7,960 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
41%
State government
52.5%
Local (property tax)
40.9%
Federal programs
6.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,968/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Parkmont ElementaryForest Park ElementaryWarwick ElementaryArdenwood Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
John M. Horner MiddleThornton Junior HighG. M. Walters MiddleCenterville Junior High
+1 more
↓
High School
American HighIrvington HighWashington HighMission San Jose High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyAlameda County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictFremont Unified →
Phone: (510)797-0100
NCES ID: 061440007479
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fremont seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Fremont Unified
High
American High
2,501 students · 09–12
● 52 opp15% FRL
High
Irvington High
2,207 students · 09–12
● 54 opp18% FRL
High
Washington High
1,931 students · 09–12
● 52 opp27% FRL
High
Mission San Jose High
1,878 students · 09–12
● 60 opp10% FRL
Mid
John M. Horner Middle
1,562 students · 06–08
● 54 opp17% FRL
High
John F. Kennedy High
1,347 students · 09–12
● 54 opp40% FRL
Mid
Thornton Junior High
1,302 students · 07–08
● 52 opp17% FRL
Mid
G. M. Walters Middle
1,071 students · 06–08
● 54 opp42% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.